New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 20 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Chapter 5 - PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS
Part 105 - CERTIFICATION OF TANK INSTALLERS AND JUNIOR INSTALLERS; REQUIREMENTS FOR TESTERS
Section 20.5.105.503 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR JUNIOR INSTALLER OF UST SYSTEMS

A. Beginning July 24, 2019, no person may install, replace, repair or modify spill and overfill prevention equipment on UST systems in this state unless the person is an individual who has been certified by the department to perform that work on UST systems. Exceptions to the requirement for a UST certified junior installer are listed in Paragraphs (1) through (7) of Subsection A of 20.5.105.500 NMAC.

B. An individual who is an UST junior installer shall be certified to perform installations, repairs, replacements, and modifications of spill and overfill prevention equipment. An UST junior installer shall not repair or replace piping that routinely contains a regulated substance.

C. A UST certified junior installer shall not install UST systems or piping.

D. The requirements of this part are not intended to prohibit the employment of apprentices or helpers so long as a UST certified junior installer exercises responsible supervisory control and is physically present on-site at the critical junctures in the installation, replacement, repair or modification of spill and overfill prevention equipment.

E. The requirements of this part are in addition to and not in lieu of any other licensing and registration requirements imposed by law, including any applicable requirements of the Construction Industries Licensing Act, Sections 60-13-1 through 60-13-59 NMSA 1978.

F. The provisions of this part are not intended to relieve owners and operators of UST systems of their obligations and liabilities under applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

G. The department may deny an application or renewal and may suspend or revoke certification pursuant to the Parental Responsibility Act, Sections 40-5A-1 through 40-5A-13 NMSA 1978.